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US West South Bay Monthly Meetup
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Hello All,
I have created a Rally Point for a trip to Usal Beach starting April 19 (Friday): Usal Beach – Redwoods
This is an easygoing trip, great for people new to over-landing or dry camping. Both nights will be at Usal, with an optional day trip to the Redwoods and other sites on Saturday (exact itinerary to be determined based on group interest).
Cheers, D
I have created a Rally Point for a trip to Usal Beach starting April 19 (Friday): Usal Beach – Redwoods
This is an easygoing trip, great for people new to over-landing or dry camping. Both nights will be at Usal, with an optional day trip to the Redwoods and other sites on Saturday (exact itinerary to be determined based on group interest).
Cheers, D
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** Upcoming Monthly Meetup **
Date: Saturday, April 13th
Time: 10:30AM - 12PM
Location: 4 Wheel Parts in San Jose, 550 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, 37.32519, -121.89919.
Main Discussion: Basic Vehicle Maintenance:
Overland travel can be extremely tough on your rig especially if you’re doing a lot of off-road driving. Any exposure to trail elements such as mud, water, dust, rocks and dirt will wear components out way faster than under normal use. It’s important to get into the habit of performing regular maintenance checks before and after every overland trip to avoid breakdowns out on the trail or on the highway. We’ll be explaining the best practices on doing regular maintenance inspections so you become familiar with your vehicle and become more capable to address any problems that may arise when you are out on a trail.
Look forward to seeing everyone at the meetup!
- Scotty
Date: Saturday, April 13th
Time: 10:30AM - 12PM
Location: 4 Wheel Parts in San Jose, 550 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, 37.32519, -121.89919.
Main Discussion: Basic Vehicle Maintenance:
Overland travel can be extremely tough on your rig especially if you’re doing a lot of off-road driving. Any exposure to trail elements such as mud, water, dust, rocks and dirt will wear components out way faster than under normal use. It’s important to get into the habit of performing regular maintenance checks before and after every overland trip to avoid breakdowns out on the trail or on the highway. We’ll be explaining the best practices on doing regular maintenance inspections so you become familiar with your vehicle and become more capable to address any problems that may arise when you are out on a trail.
Look forward to seeing everyone at the meetup!
- Scotty
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Thanks Scotty for a great meeting today - good info on things to check! Key takeaway for me was a paint-pen to mark bolt/nut positions!
The Usal trip is looking awesome! Great weather - 40's - 60's on the beach, warmer inland, winds 10-20mph (kite opportunity!) Still a few slots left. Hope to see you there!
The Usal trip is looking awesome! Great weather - 40's - 60's on the beach, warmer inland, winds 10-20mph (kite opportunity!) Still a few slots left. Hope to see you there!
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** Upcoming Monthly Meetup **
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 10:30AM - 12PM
Location: 4 Wheel Parts in San Jose, 550 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, 37.32519, -121.89919.
Main Discussion: May 11th - Leave No Trace & Trail Clean Up Awareness
This discussion will provide an easy understanding of the Leave No Trace framework to help us minimum the impact of anyone visiting the outdoors especially as overlanders. The principles we’ll be discussing can be applied anywhere from remote wilderness areas, to local parks and even in your own backyard. Each principle we will be discussing will cover a specific topic and will provide detailed information to empower you to minimize any negative impacts while out on your adventures.
-This will be a group discussion
- Don’t forget to bring a chair!
** Join Our Discord Server **
Check out our Discord Server: Join the South Bay O.B Adventure Group Discord Server!
Our discord server is a place to connect with the SBOB community. What our community has to offer:
- Monthly Overland Trips
- Monthly Meetups
- Community Chat Rooms
- Trip Support Network
- Trip Planning
- Trail Reports
- Campsite Locations
- Community Q & A
Look forward to seeing everyone at the meetup!
- Scotty
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 10:30AM - 12PM
Location: 4 Wheel Parts in San Jose, 550 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, 37.32519, -121.89919.
Main Discussion: May 11th - Leave No Trace & Trail Clean Up Awareness
This discussion will provide an easy understanding of the Leave No Trace framework to help us minimum the impact of anyone visiting the outdoors especially as overlanders. The principles we’ll be discussing can be applied anywhere from remote wilderness areas, to local parks and even in your own backyard. Each principle we will be discussing will cover a specific topic and will provide detailed information to empower you to minimize any negative impacts while out on your adventures.
-This will be a group discussion
- Don’t forget to bring a chair!
** Join Our Discord Server **
Check out our Discord Server: Join the South Bay O.B Adventure Group Discord Server!
Our discord server is a place to connect with the SBOB community. What our community has to offer:
- Monthly Overland Trips
- Monthly Meetups
- Community Chat Rooms
- Trip Support Network
- Trip Planning
- Trail Reports
- Campsite Locations
- Community Q & A
Look forward to seeing everyone at the meetup!
- Scotty
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May Meeting Notes, 2024
Hey Crew,
Thank you for joining us once again for another fantastic meetup!
Attendance: 12
New Members
- Simone #4052. Welcome to the crew!
Announcements
- Trip Support Network. We're actively developing a support system tailored for overland trips, particularly those embarking on solo journeys. Our beta phase is underway, and we encourage individuals to engage with the system, offering insights to aid in its refinement and enhancement.
- Protocols are being established for trips, convoy positions, and recoveries. Detailed write-ups will follow once they are finalized
Upcoming Trips
Currently, there are three scheduled trips.
- May 17th - 19th, Sequoia National Forest & Kings Canyon / Sequoia National Parks
- May 31st - June 2nd Usal Beach Weekend
- June 28th - 30th, Reward Mine / Alabama Hills
Talking Points
- Kelley provided the latest updates on his supercharger issues.
- Tammy discussed her experience upgrading her fog lights to amber.
- Dan shared his experience with upgrading his rear leaf pack.
- We discussed requests regarding communication protocols designed specifically for recovery situations.
Discussion Topic
- The team had an insightful conversation about Leave No Trace principles and trail awareness, emphasizing their importance in the context of overlanding. Later, we conducted a workshop on trip leadership roles, including Trip Lead, Trip Tail, and Middle position.
- If you weren't able to attend the meetup, you can find a write-up on Leave No Trace principles on our Discord server: Discord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & Communities
- You can also access additional information on Leave No Trace principles here. Home - Leave No Trace - Leave No Trace
Closing
If you have any questions about any of these notes, don't hesitate to ask!
Next Meetup
- Date: Saturday, June 8th
- Time: 10:30AM - 12PM
- Location: 4 Wheel Parts in San Jose, 550 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, 37.32519, -121.89919.
Main Discussion: June 8th - Camp Cooking
- We’ll swap tales of outdoor culinary adventures and share our favorite way to cook while adventuring. From simple foil-wrapped meals to gourmet delights cooked over coals, our discussion will celebrate the creativity and camaraderie of camp cooking beneath the open sky.
- This will be a group discussion
- Don’t forget to bring a chair!
Join Our Discord Server
Check out our Discord Server: Join the South Bay O.B Adventure Group Discord Server!
Hey Crew,
Thank you for joining us once again for another fantastic meetup!
Attendance: 12
New Members
- Simone #4052. Welcome to the crew!
Announcements
- Trip Support Network. We're actively developing a support system tailored for overland trips, particularly those embarking on solo journeys. Our beta phase is underway, and we encourage individuals to engage with the system, offering insights to aid in its refinement and enhancement.
- Protocols are being established for trips, convoy positions, and recoveries. Detailed write-ups will follow once they are finalized
Upcoming Trips
Currently, there are three scheduled trips.
- May 17th - 19th, Sequoia National Forest & Kings Canyon / Sequoia National Parks
- May 31st - June 2nd Usal Beach Weekend
- June 28th - 30th, Reward Mine / Alabama Hills
Talking Points
- Kelley provided the latest updates on his supercharger issues.
- Tammy discussed her experience upgrading her fog lights to amber.
- Dan shared his experience with upgrading his rear leaf pack.
- We discussed requests regarding communication protocols designed specifically for recovery situations.
Discussion Topic
- The team had an insightful conversation about Leave No Trace principles and trail awareness, emphasizing their importance in the context of overlanding. Later, we conducted a workshop on trip leadership roles, including Trip Lead, Trip Tail, and Middle position.
- If you weren't able to attend the meetup, you can find a write-up on Leave No Trace principles on our Discord server: Discord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & Communities
- You can also access additional information on Leave No Trace principles here. Home - Leave No Trace - Leave No Trace
Closing
If you have any questions about any of these notes, don't hesitate to ask!
Next Meetup
- Date: Saturday, June 8th
- Time: 10:30AM - 12PM
- Location: 4 Wheel Parts in San Jose, 550 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, 37.32519, -121.89919.
Main Discussion: June 8th - Camp Cooking
- We’ll swap tales of outdoor culinary adventures and share our favorite way to cook while adventuring. From simple foil-wrapped meals to gourmet delights cooked over coals, our discussion will celebrate the creativity and camaraderie of camp cooking beneath the open sky.
- This will be a group discussion
- Don’t forget to bring a chair!
Join Our Discord Server
Check out our Discord Server: Join the South Bay O.B Adventure Group Discord Server!
Pioneer II
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- Scotty
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- Joseph
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31623
The South Bay Crew just got back from an absolutely incredible trip in Sequoia / Kings Canyon. Huge thanks to everyone who joined and made it such an epic adventure. It was definitely a memorable experience. We encountered a bit of everything on this journey: tackling a black diamond 4x4 trail, navigating through numerous snow drifts, and marveling at some truly majestic trees. I'll be penning down the complete story of our excursion and sharing it with the community in the next few days. Keep an eye out for it!
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Hello All,
I have posted a Rally Point to Leavitt Lake the weekend of August 16-18. I hope you can make it :-) Cheers, Derek
www.overlandbound.com
I have posted a Rally Point to Leavitt Lake the weekend of August 16-18. I hope you can make it :-) Cheers, Derek
Family Camp – Leavitt Lake
Weekend getaway to beautiful and pristine Leavitt Lake. Family friendly camp at 9600' among the Bristlecone Pines and sheer cliffs leading to the Pacific Crest Trai
www.overlandbound.com
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Thanks Derek for organizing this.Hello All,
I have posted a Rally Point to Leavitt Lake the weekend of August 16-18. I hope you can make it :-) Cheers, Derek
Family Camp – Leavitt Lake
Weekend getaway to beautiful and pristine Leavitt Lake. Family friendly camp at 9600' among the Bristlecone Pines and sheer cliffs leading to the Pacific Crest Trai
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- Scotty
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- Joseph
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** Upcoming Monthly Meetup **
• Date: July 13th - Rig Walkarounds
• Time: 10:30AM - 12PM
• Location: 4 Wheel Parts in San Jose, 550 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, 37.32519, -121.89919.
★ Main Discussion: July 13th - Rig Walkarounds
COME SHOW OFF YOUR BUILDS! Join us for this month's exclusive rig walkaround meetup! Bring your rig and discover the unique features and innovative builds that make our community's rigs stand out. It's the perfect opportunity to showcase your own build and get inspired by what others have done. Hosted by our SBOB admin, Terry, this event promises a great exchange of ideas and a chance to see some truly impressive rigs.
• Don’t forget to bring a chair!
Join Our Discord Server
Check out our Discord Server: Join the South Bay O.B Adventure Group Discord Server!
Our discord server is a place to connect with the SBOB community. What our community has to offer:
• Monthly Overland Trips
• Monthly Meetups
• Community Chat Rooms
• Trip Support Network
• Trip Planning
• Trail Reports
• Campsite Locations
• Community Q & A
Look forward to seeing everyone at the meetup!
• Date: July 13th - Rig Walkarounds
• Time: 10:30AM - 12PM
• Location: 4 Wheel Parts in San Jose, 550 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, 37.32519, -121.89919.
★ Main Discussion: July 13th - Rig Walkarounds
COME SHOW OFF YOUR BUILDS! Join us for this month's exclusive rig walkaround meetup! Bring your rig and discover the unique features and innovative builds that make our community's rigs stand out. It's the perfect opportunity to showcase your own build and get inspired by what others have done. Hosted by our SBOB admin, Terry, this event promises a great exchange of ideas and a chance to see some truly impressive rigs.
• Don’t forget to bring a chair!
Join Our Discord Server
Check out our Discord Server: Join the South Bay O.B Adventure Group Discord Server!
Our discord server is a place to connect with the SBOB community. What our community has to offer:
• Monthly Overland Trips
• Monthly Meetups
• Community Chat Rooms
• Trip Support Network
• Trip Planning
• Trail Reports
• Campsite Locations
• Community Q & A
Look forward to seeing everyone at the meetup!
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Hello everyone,
My name is Alex and I'm in San Jose, CA.
Currently have a 2019 4Runner, which I've taken off road hunting in the Mendocino National Forest, but am looking to get a 100 series Land Cruiser to build into an Overland Rig with the ultimate goal of doing the TransAmerica Trail when I retire.
Very much a Novice and a friend turned me on to this site. Looking to learn and hopefully meet some locals I can bounce ideas off and maybe make some new friends.
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Hello Alex! Greetings and welcome from the South Bay OB Crew!
Hello everyone,
My name is Alex and I'm in San Jose, CA.
Currently have a 2019 4Runner, which I've taken off road hunting in the Mendocino National Forest, but am looking to get a 100 series Land Cruiser to build into an Overland Rig with the ultimate goal of doing the TransAmerica Trail when I retire.
Very much a Novice and a friend turned me on to this site. Looking to learn and hopefully meet some locals I can bounce ideas off and maybe make some new friends.
If you’re looking to connect with locals in the Bay Area, join the South Bay Overland Bound meetup in San Jose every second Saturday of the month! We'd be thrilled to see you there! Check us South Bay Monthly Meetup:
South Bay Monthly Meetup
South Bay Overland Bound Adventure Group We're a community of adventure seekers based in the South Bay Area, dedicated to fostering connections, sharing knowledge,
www.overlandbound.com
We also have a Discord server where you can connect with our awesome community! Join the South Bay O.B Adventure Group Discord Server!
Our Discord server is a place to connect with the SBOB community. What our community has to offer:
- Monthly Overland Trips
- Monthly Meetups
- Community Chat Rooms
- Trip Support Network
- Trip Planning
- Trail Reports
- Campsite Locations
- Community Q & A
Happy Trails!
Squ1dward
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- Alex
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- Cas
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- Service Branch
- US Navy Veteran
Thanks, Scotty. I am just getting started, so it would be great to get some advice from you guys. Ill jump on discord.
Squ1d
Squ1d
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Alex welcome,
Hello everyone,
My name is Alex and I'm in San Jose, CA.
Currently have a 2019 4Runner, which I've taken off road hunting in the Mendocino National Forest, but am looking to get a 100 series Land Cruiser to build into an Overland Rig with the ultimate goal of doing the TransAmerica Trail when I retire.
Very much a Novice and a friend turned me on to this site. Looking to learn and hopefully meet some locals I can bounce ideas off and maybe make some new friends.
I live n Palo Alto, and have Lancruisers since 1990. We have built an 80 series expedition style and currently building a troopy. We go on month long trips mostly off grid. If interested DM me. Michael also did a walk around video on my 80 a couple years ago.
cheers
—ofer
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We are going to be out of town camping on Saturday. I was looking forward to hearing Scotty's tie rod story, he seems to have bad luck with rocks.
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Cancelled - Mojave Trail Guardian Dispersed Campsite Access Recording/GPX Oct 24-28
Followup to our project that identified all the dispersed campsites within the Mojave National Preserve. This project will identify access routs to campsites and develop a GPX track to be added to the data base. View Rally Point
US West - Mojave Trail Guardian, Kousch Cabin Post Fire Cleanup. October 25-27
Work with the park Natural Scientist to remove burned material from a historic site within the York Fire footprint. View Rally Point
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Hey Crew,
Just a friendly reminder that our monthly meetup is tomorrow! Details below
**Upcoming Monthly Meetup**
Date: September 14th - Tire Repair Workshop
Time: 10:30AM - 12PM
Location: 4 Wheel Parts in San Jose, 550 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, 37.32519, -121.89919.
Main Discussion: September 14th - Tire Repair Workshop
Join us for a hands-on tire repair workshop designed for overland and offroad travelers. Learn essential techniques to handle tire emergencies, get tips on maintaining peak performance, and gain the confidence to handle any tire related issues on the trails.. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or new to the overlandering scene, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to keep your adventures rolling smoothly. You don’t want to miss out on this workshop! These techniques could save you in a tough situation!
To take part in the workshop, please make sure to bring your tire repair tool kit.
Don’t forget to bring a chair!
**Upcoming Bald Mountain Trip**
We have one spot remaining for the Bald Mountain Run from September 27th to 29th. For trip details and to RSVP, visit our Discord server here:
⛺〡upcoming-trips | Bald Mountain Run | 3 Day Adventure | September 27 - 29, 2024
**Upcoming Stanislous / Yosemite Trip**
We're organizing a mellow overlanding trip from October 25th to 27th in Stanislaus National Forest. We’ll be exploring trails just outside of Yosemite and then entering the National Park to take in some of its most iconic attractions. This trip is classified as Moderate (level 2). Keep an eye on our Discord for details and RSVP information, which will be available soon!
**Join Our Discord Server**
Check out our Discord Server: Join the South Bay O.B Adventure Group Discord Server!
Our discord server is a place to connect with the SBOB community. What our community has to offer:
- Monthly Overland Trips
- Monthly Meetups
- Community Chat Rooms
- Trip Support Network
- Trip Planning
- Trail Reports
- Campsite Locations
- Community Q & A
Look forward to seeing everyone at the meetup!
-Scotty
Just a friendly reminder that our monthly meetup is tomorrow! Details below
**Upcoming Monthly Meetup**
Date: September 14th - Tire Repair Workshop
Time: 10:30AM - 12PM
Location: 4 Wheel Parts in San Jose, 550 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, 37.32519, -121.89919.
Main Discussion: September 14th - Tire Repair Workshop
Join us for a hands-on tire repair workshop designed for overland and offroad travelers. Learn essential techniques to handle tire emergencies, get tips on maintaining peak performance, and gain the confidence to handle any tire related issues on the trails.. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or new to the overlandering scene, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to keep your adventures rolling smoothly. You don’t want to miss out on this workshop! These techniques could save you in a tough situation!
To take part in the workshop, please make sure to bring your tire repair tool kit.
Don’t forget to bring a chair!
**Upcoming Bald Mountain Trip**
We have one spot remaining for the Bald Mountain Run from September 27th to 29th. For trip details and to RSVP, visit our Discord server here:
⛺〡upcoming-trips | Bald Mountain Run | 3 Day Adventure | September 27 - 29, 2024
**Upcoming Stanislous / Yosemite Trip**
We're organizing a mellow overlanding trip from October 25th to 27th in Stanislaus National Forest. We’ll be exploring trails just outside of Yosemite and then entering the National Park to take in some of its most iconic attractions. This trip is classified as Moderate (level 2). Keep an eye on our Discord for details and RSVP information, which will be available soon!
**Join Our Discord Server**
Check out our Discord Server: Join the South Bay O.B Adventure Group Discord Server!
Our discord server is a place to connect with the SBOB community. What our community has to offer:
- Monthly Overland Trips
- Monthly Meetups
- Community Chat Rooms
- Trip Support Network
- Trip Planning
- Trail Reports
- Campsite Locations
- Community Q & A
Look forward to seeing everyone at the meetup!
-Scotty
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Upcoming Campout in October!!
This month, we’re excited to announce a campout in Stanislaus National Forest along the Clavey River, near Dodge Ridge, on the weekend of the 25th - 27th. I’ll be posting the RSVP and trip details in our upcoming trips channel on Discord this Saturday, the 5th, at 8 AM here ⛺〡upcoming-trips We have 7 spots available, so make sure to check in and grab your spot!
This trip is classified as Moderate (level 2) due to a water crossing and weather, but the primary focus will be on camping. The trails are easygoing forest roads.
This month, we’re excited to announce a campout in Stanislaus National Forest along the Clavey River, near Dodge Ridge, on the weekend of the 25th - 27th. I’ll be posting the RSVP and trip details in our upcoming trips channel on Discord this Saturday, the 5th, at 8 AM here ⛺〡upcoming-trips We have 7 spots available, so make sure to check in and grab your spot!
This trip is classified as Moderate (level 2) due to a water crossing and weather, but the primary focus will be on camping. The trails are easygoing forest roads.
Hello everybody
I’m looking to get an electric cooler this week and wanted to see what everybody’s using and how they like it.
I’m looking to get an electric cooler this week and wanted to see what everybody’s using and how they like it.
